Festivities were being held across South Yorkshire today as residents celebrate St George’s Day, the patron saint of England.

The Benjamin Huntsman, a JD Wetherspoon pub in Sheffield city centre, is serving a guest ale and other British food and drink classics, while St Wilfrid’s Centre for the homeless, in Lowfield, is holding a community day.

Rchael Blakemore, manager and Philip Smith, team leader at The Benjamin Huntsman, with a pint of guest ale George and the Flagon in celebration of St George's Day. Picture: Andrew Roe

Some schoolchildren are dressing up to mark the day and taking part in special activities.

n Rachael Blakemore and Gareth Kelm, of the Benjamin Huntsman, are pictured.